The Performing Arts Project/Mike Errico Collaborations

Three inspiring videos from at the Performing Arts Project, Winston-Salem, NC using my music. (Song: “Someday” http://mikeerrico.bandcamp.com/track/someday) (Song: “When I Get Out of Jail” http://mikeerrico.bandcamp.com/track/when-i-get-out-of-jail) (Song: “Tonight”...

Mike Errico, “If I Were The Pope”

Yes, I realize there is a spot open in Vatican City, and that I am uniquely qualified. Attached, my thoughts on the matter, from my earliest release, “Bite Size.” Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bite-size-ep/id273405630 By Mike Errico From “Bite Size” If I were the Pope I’d never get to kiss you If I were the Pope Man, you know I’d miss you I’d fall asleep and dream about your precious lips Face down and drooling on the ancient manuscripts I’d be a lousy Pope No matter how I tried Suspicious looking Pope With a real big secret to hide Finally my parents might be proud While the Papal bouncers sneak you through the crowd Because I got incense, I got wine and I got candlelight I got everything I need and I can finally treat you right I got a real old ring and a real cool hat and not that much to do But what’s the use of all of that When I’m so far away from you I’d be a nasty Pope I guess the flesh is weak Lord knows that I’d try to cope But he’d soon run out of cheeks And then I’d hock a chalice and we’d be on our way Streaking through St. Peter’s doors into the light of day I’m glad I’m not the...

Mike Errico (feat. Krysta Rodriguez): Chatbot

This is part of something larger that I’ve been putting together – you may have seen other pieces of it up on the YouTube page. Krysta Rodriguez (Smash, The Addams Family, etc.) was kind enough to help me out with this one. “Chatbot,” written by Mike Errico Directed by Jonathan Bernstein Filmed at the Mike Errico Holiday Show, Joe’s Pub, NYC Dec. 20th, 2012 Special Guest: Krysta Rodriguez Dave Scalia: Drums Jessie Reagen Mann:...
Mike Errico, “Better Here”

Mike Errico, “Better Here”

“What’s next?” You tell me, 2013. BUY IT ON ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mike-errico/id3567281 What’s next watches from the sidewalk as the stars align What’s next throws pebbles at the window when the time is right I guess it’s better here than where I’ve been But who can say if that’s coincidence All I can say is that at least I’m free Learning to live with you living without me What’s next is sketched out in a notebook and thrown away What’s next is what I just walked in with yesterday I guess it’s better here than where I’ve been But who can say if that’s coincidence I just keep working ’cause that’s all I know And I’ll scratch this itch until I can see the bone On “All In,” by Mike Errico Tune in for music, shows, announcements, giveaways, videos and all that stuff, here: Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Bandcamp || Pandora Tallboy 7, Inc. Box 20463 NY NY...
Mike Errico, “Happy”

Mike Errico, “Happy”

BUY IT ON ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mike-errico/id3567281 From “Tonight I Drink You All,” by Mike Errico | www.errico.com Happy I’m always happy That’s ‘cause I’m happy to be here in New York Happy Everybody’s smiling That’s ‘cause they’re happy to be here in New York And the traffic seems to pass me by And the cabbies yell their languages I bet they’re saying hi Hi Happy When I feel happy We all seem happy to be here in New York Family We’re one big family Big happy family of New York And everybody’s got a pamphlet for me And I say I can’t afford it, but they give it to me free (Whistle) And the waitresses will all become famous And they’ll lock their arms and sing “Can you blame us if we’re happy And since we’re happy We hope you’re happy to be here in New York” Well I’m happy But since you’re asking I’d be more happy if you lived here in New York Tune in for music, shows, announcements, giveaways, videos and all that stuff, here: Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Bandcamp || Pandora Tallboy 7, Inc. Box 20463 NY NY...

Mike Errico, “Daylight” (Live)

BUY IT ON ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mike-errico/id3567281 From “Tonight I Drink You All,” by Mike Errico | www.errico.com Love songs to you are just flowers in my tomb but it’s all right I think of this as you walk into the room and I check myself twice And your new piece of cheese looks suspiciously like me I guess my worst qualities Were the ones that you liked but I knew that Yes I knew that But I won’t ask you to sympathize Everything is all right I’m finally getting some sleep at night And when I open my eyes I’m finally getting some daylight You got my sweater and a couple of CD’s but it’s all right Your darkest secrets sit here right in front of me I know what you smell like And if my life were a movie, you’d be buried in the credits You’d be “Woman #2 with her head up her ass” And it’s too late, yes, it’s too late And even anger does not last Cause everything is all right I’m finally getting some sleep at night And when I open my eyes I’m finally getting some daylight Everything is all right It’s only me, and it’s only life You took my ass for a ride I have to laugh, it’s the only way to survive And I jump out the window of wasted time and I stand up, and I’m still alive Pull the pennies off my eyes I can feel it I can feel the...